Sri Lanka protesters glum, Ranil supporters rejoice after presidential election results | Pics

Fresh protests erupted in Sri Lanka after Ranil Wickremesinghe was elected as the new President of the country.

Sri Lankans had mixed reaction over Ranil's victory with his supporters celebrating on the roads.

Protesters held placards and raised slogans demanding ouster of the newly-elected President.

Some protesters burnt Ranil Wickremesinghe's effigy.

The protesters vowed to continue their agitation demanding the resignation of the new president.

Meanwhile, Ranil's supporters celebrated his victory with drums.

His supporters burst firecrackers on the roads .